All three full offerings are taught by the same instructors, and the skills practiced in the course are the same although the development context may change. The Rwanda offering is being taught by Dr. Beryl Levinger and instructor, Marie Kagaju Laugharn. The Kenya offering is being taught by Dr. Beryl Levinger and instructor Matt Reeves.

Module #1: Managing Development Projects - Participants learn about the project cycle and how to analyze project opportunities. They become proficient in using the Results Framework, related tools and advanced software to guide project design and monitoring. They also learn how to use indicators to assess project performance. During the module, students use country data to create a project and accompanying monitoring plan that is consistent with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).